(Original post by to-be-continued)
I'm 17 and I've never dated anybody - so you're not alone

Me too. I would like a relationship, but it's no big deal
My advice would be not to find a relationship for the sake of a relationship, but wait until you meet someone you really like and let it come naturally.

(Original post by milkberries)
As the title suggests, is it normal to not have dated anyone in my whole 17 years of existence? lol
I've had a thing with one or two guys but nothing ever happened between us.
I don't wanna sound desperate but srsly though.. being single for so long doesn't help your self esteem at all haha

Well I am 18 and have never been on a date either, i understand where you are coming from! It makes you feel so unattractive right?! Well everything happens for a reason and our time will come Don't let it bother you, spend the time you have with your friends!
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It can sometimes be made out to be a big deal not to have had a relationship when you're in your teens. I don't think it is, because most relationships (not all) under, say, the age of 14 aren't what we would consider serious or are even seen as relationships. In the 'serious relationship' scale, I think 17 is young!! Don't worry about it. My attitude is what will be will be. I've never been one to look for relationships even when it seems everybody my age has been/is in one. I focus on myself and my life. Things like that happen when you least expect it. xx

Who cares really, I haven't dated or done anything with a girl & I'm 23. Seriously don't worry about, just make sure you put yourself out there enough. 17 is still quite young, try not to get to obsessed over it & enjoy other things in life as well. I'm sure your time will come

I'm 17 too and I've never dated anyone. Sad times, I know. But as 17 year olds, we still have our whole lives ahead of us! So savour your youth girl and live your life. Everything else will fall into place.

(Original post by Tarte Tatin)
Me too. I would like a relationship, but it's no big deal
My advice would be not to find a relationship for the sake of a relationship, but wait until you meet someone you really like and let it come naturally.

(Original post by milkberries)
As the title suggests, is it normal to not have dated anyone in my whole 17 years of existence? lol
I've had a thing with one or two guys but nothing ever happened between us.
I don't wanna sound desperate but srsly though.. being single for so long doesn't help your self esteem at all haha

Yeah, sure - having dated depends heavily on if you live in a "date culture" country or not. Even if you do, my impression is that people don't "date" anymore. They just hang out, skipping all the pressure and nervousness concerning dating. But let's say people do date in the area you live in - it's nothing odd not have been dated. You should only date someone you're interested in - if you havn't been interested in someone, then why would you have dated? And there's plenty of other ways to get to know and spend time with someone than by just going out together. There could also be that you havn't been comfortable going put. Then that's ok too. You really a quite alright either way.

It's very normal - I'm 18 never been on a date or had a boyfriend. A lot of people don't, but I know what you mean, sometimes it feels like everyone else has and you haven't. I've been asked out before, but I'm only gonna go out with someone I really want to go out with, not just for the heck of it. A lot people think it so great to have a boyfriend but most people I know have unnecessary stresses through relationships; so right i like the freedom of being single!
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